Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 150g quinoa, rinsed
• 1 tin (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 red pepper, diced
• ½ cucumber, diced
• Small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Cook quinoa according to packet instructions. Fluff with a fork and cool slightly.

2. 2

   Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Combine quinoa, chickpeas, pepper, cucumber, and parsley in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Pour dressing over and toss well.

5. 5

   Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 3 days.